Lemon Road Elementary vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemon Road Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
595 students
Longfellow Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,226 students
| Measure | Lemon Road Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| State rank | #167 of 1,142 | #1 of 340 |
| National rank | #1553 of 50,301 | #6 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 595 | 1,226 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 87.3).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (97% vs 90%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 19%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.7).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 595.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon Road Elementary better than Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 87.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lemon Road Elementary and Longfellow Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Road Elementary: 595. Longfellow Middle: 1,226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Road Elementary and Longfellow Middle rank in Virginia?
Lemon Road Elementary is 167th of 1,142 and Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).